Five Natural Ways to Beat the Bloat

Ever felt like you suddenly went up two pant sizes in a day? If the jeans you slipped into this morning now have you entering into a full blown wrestling match just to latch the button, you are not alone. This is a common problem. It’s not just about eating too much; fluid retention, often…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa30/09/2024

Lifestyle & Homes Pets

Easy Home Renovation Tips for Pet Parents

Australians’ love for their furry friends knows no bounds. From designer dog washes and gourmet grub to posh grooming products and even fancy fragrances, the lengths we go to for our pets are tail-waggingly impressive. In fact, data from Roy Morgan shows that pet owners are cutting back on spending in other areas- like homewares…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa28/09/2024

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink

Beyond Scones: Five Tasty But Non-traditional High Tea Ideas

A fancy mid-morning catch-up with friends - featuring finger foods and free-flowing tea - is a fabulous way to celebrate the start of spring. And, while you could take your inspiration from the seventh Duchess of Bedford, Anna Maria Russell (the once-lady-in-waiting to Queen Victoria) and indulge in crustless cucumber sandwiches, for hosts who like…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa25/09/2024

Happiness Wellness & Health

This Scientist Has Discovered a Universal Unit of Measurement That Can Calculate Exactly How Happy You Are

Height is measured in metres. Weight, kilograms. Designer bags with a cost-per-wear equation. However, if you've ever wondered what kind of calculator to whip out when it comes to how happy you are, then Physician-Scientist Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana may have just found the precise personal happiness formula ... Metres, kilograms and PHI Can we…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa23/09/2024

Health News

This New Clinical Trial Wants to Improve Outcomes for Young Women with Breast Cancer

OLIO breast cancer trials are set to investigate innovative treatment options for young women diagnosed with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer - the most common form of breast cancer. Despite the availability of effective treatments, breast cancer tends to recur more often in younger women, leading to poorer outcomes, and researchers are now working to…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa23/09/2024

Fitness Health

I Put on Five Kilos … And Lost Two

If you’ve left your "Summer bodies are made in Winter" run a little late, then rucking offers a very enticing last-minute solution to getting fit fast. This simple yet powerful form of exercise is gaining traction worldwide, and now, thanks to the launch of Ruksak, Australia’s first official rucking brand, it’s set to take the…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa19/09/2024

Beauty & Fashion News & Trends

15 Excellent New Beauty Products We Tried This Week

From super skin care to must-have makeup, here's our round-up of the 15 best new beauty products bringing a little extra glow and glamour to our bathroom shelves this week. 1. True To Myself Tinted Pressed Finishing Powder, $53, by Rare Beauty at Sephora Selena Gomez fans, rejoice! Her Rare Beauty brand's new True…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa18/09/2024

World

This Serum Could Transform You Into a Supermodel in Seven Days*

You may never quite be able to replicate supermodel Gemma Ward's endless limbs. But, the new face of Lancome Genifique Ultimate Serum believes that the brand's beloved (and now redeveloped) best-seller, can revolutionise your complexion. In just one week. Lancome Genifique Ultimate Dual-Repair Serum has been a trailblazer in skin care for 15 years. And,…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa17/09/2024

Beauty & Fashion Celeb Style

Margot Robbie is the New Face of Chanel No. 5

The French house fashion house that popularised tweed suits, flap bags and little black dresses, has supported Margot Robbie's red-carpet appearance for over half a decade. In fact, the Barbie babe was named Ambassador of the House in March 2018. However, the relationship has since taken a special spin (a scent-sational one, if you will).…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa16/09/2024

Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body

Four Fabulous Spring Hair Trends

Alongside the resurgence of shorter skirts and brighter nail polish, the warmer weather is the perfect opportunity to embrace a fresh new do. Here are the best Spring hair trends, according to Rogue Beauty Educator and owner of Renzo Salon, David Burton. Heatless curls According to David, curls - minus the heat! - are making a…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa16/09/2024